Willow Island, Nebraska facts for kids
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Willow Island, Nebraska
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Union Pacific Railroad station in Willow Island, 1867
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 Willow Island, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Dawson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.81 sq mi (7.29 km2) |
| • Land | 2.81 sq mi (7.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,523 ft (769 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25 |
| • Density | 8.88/sq mi (3.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
69171
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| FIPS code | 31-53205 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583906 |
Willow Island is a small place in western Dawson County, Nebraska, United States. It is also sometimes called Willow. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
As of the 2020 census, only 25 people lived in Willow Island. The area is located near Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 30. It sits between the cities of Cozad and Gothenburg. The city of Lexington, which is the main city for Dawson County, is about 19 miles southeast of Willow Island. Willow Island is located at an elevation of about 2,523 feet above sea level.
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History of Willow Island
How Willow Island Got Its Name
Willow Island was first settled and mapped out in the 1880s. The community was named after a nearby island in a river. This island had many willow trees growing on it.
For a while, people used two different names for the community: "Willow" and "Willow Island." To clear up any confusion, the United States Board on Geographic Names decided in 1902 that the official name would be "Willow Island."
Post Office Services
A post office was opened in Willow Island in 1874. This allowed people living in the area to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years until it closed down in 1991.
Population of Willow Island
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| 2020 | 25 | — | |
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Willow Island is a very small community. The number of people living there has changed over time. In 2010, there were 26 people. By 2020, the population was 25 people. This means it is one of the smaller places in Nebraska.
